Runners hit the pavement Saturday morning for the 21st Annual Rushsylvania Rockets 5K, a community favorite that brought out athletes of all ages.
Joe Parker led the men’s field with a time of 17:23, while Gwendolyn Smith was the top female finisher, clocking in at 21:50.
Top runners in each age group earned medals.
Notable finishers included:
Women’s Division Highlights
- 12 & Under: Heidi and Holly Moravec
- 13–15: Ella Blair
- 16–19: Illiana Vermillion
- 30–34: Erica Caudill, Brittany Jackson
- 35–39: Dawn Morris, Elizabeth Yoder, Heather Linebaugh
- 40–44: Brittany McCollum, Stacey Moravec, Jennifer Galbraith
- 45–49: Chastity Morris, Kimberly Long
- 50–54: Amy Roberts
- 60+: Karen Benedict, Mary Ransbottom
Men’s Division Highlights
- 12 & Under: Timmy Caudill, Holden Renkert
- 16–19: Brenden Murray, Quinn Dyer, Braiden Zapp
- 20–24: Carter Burnside
- 25–29: Seth Karsher
- 30–34: Billy Baughman, Dustin Rupp, Shawn Jackson
- 35–39: Matt Overturf, Joe Pollock
- 40–44: Kyle Bassford, Douglas Linebaugh, Mark Long
- 55–59: David Morris, Troy Selhorst
- 60+: Robert Core, Glenn Gailey, Michael Rupp
A fun run for kids 11 and under capped off the morning.
